Jenny Beck

Jennifer Beck (born August 3, 1974) is an American actress best known for playing a young Elizabeth on V: The Final Battle and V: The Series (episode 1).

For the American politician, see Jennifer Beck.
Jenny Beck
Born
Jennifer Beck

(1974-08-03)August 3, 1974
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1982–1991

The daughter of Jim and Lori Beck,[1] she was born in Los Angeles, California, and began acting when she was 2 years old.[2] She played Claire Carroll on the TV series Paradise.[1]

She received three consecutive Young Artist Award nominations, 1989 to 1991, Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series, for her role in Paradise. Her film debut occurred in Tightrope[2] (1984), and she also acted in The Canterville Ghost (1985) and Troll (1986).

Beck also made TV commercials for products that included Duncan Heinz, Purolator Oil, and Trix.[3]

In 1990, Beck received the American Youth Foundation Award for her community service.[1] Her performance in Troll earned her a Youth in Film Award nomination for best supporting actress in a film, comedy, fantasy, or drama.[3]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
1984TightropePenny Block
1985The Canterville GhostVirginia OtisTV movie
1986TrollWendy Anne Potter
1987Downpayment on MurderTV movie

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1982Father MurphyHenrietta5 episodes
1983, 1985T.J. HookerValerie Webb, Chrissie Hooker3 episodes
1984V: The Final BattleElizabeth Maxwell (age 10)Episode: "Part Three"
1984VElizabeth Maxwell, Elizabeth Maxwell Clone as Child2 episodes
1984HotelSarah LawrenceEpisode: "Ideals"
1985Finder of Lost LovesSharon MasonEpisode: "From the Heart"
1986Falcon CrestYoung Jordan2 episodes
1986MatlockLila HarrisonEpisode: "The Affair"
1987Gimme a Break!Molly HamiltonEpisode: "Joey, the Gigolo"
1987CBS Summer PlayhouseDianeEpisode: "Day to Day"
1988–1991ParadiseClaire Carroll56 episodes
1991RoseanneTanyaEpisode: "Home-Ec"

References
  1. Townsend, Mary Ann (February 8, 1991). "'Guns of Paradies' star a live wire off-screen". The Selma Times-Journal. Alabama, Selma. TV Listing Inc. p. 13. Retrieved August 13, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Snauffer, Douglas (April 22, 1990). "Teen actress Beck doesn't wear' Hollywood brat' label". The Akron Beacon Journal. Ohio, Akron. p. AA 3. Retrieved August 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Roberts, Jerry (May 28, 1987). "Lights, camera, Jenny!". News-Pilot. California, San Pedro. p. 150. Retrieved August 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.


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